Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone
Location: Labrador Health Centre
Stenographer II
Labrador Grenfell Zone - LHC Health Records
Temporary Full Time
55255RP1
Hours 75 hours bi-weekly; Mon-Fri.
Salary
CG-26 the NAPE-HS salary scales $24.54 to $27.16 per hour, plus the applicable Labrador Allowance.
Competition Number VAC0004088
Posted Date 2024-11-27
Closing Date 2024-12-3
Demands, duties, qualifications
Qualifications:
- Graduation from High School or equivalent;
- Successful completion of a two-year Office Administration Diploma (Medical preferred) from a recognized post secondary institution;
- Successful completion of a practical medical transcription test;
- Successful completion of an approved Medical Terminology Course;
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work co-operatively with clients, staff and the general public;
- Proficiency in the use of computers and word processing, printers, dictation equipment and photocopy machines;
- Ability to prioritize duties and work independently with limited supervision;
- Ability to perform medical transcription, utilizing a variety of specialized medical terminology;
- A proven ability to read, understand and interpret medical reports;
- Previous experience in a Health Records Department an asset, particularly as a Transcriptionist;
- The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct.
Duties: (Included but not limited to)
- Transcribes in a timely manner all discharge summaries, operative reports, specialty clinics, etc., utilizing the Fusion digital system to access dictation;
- Ability to utilize Meditech and Word, transcribes clinical documents into the Departmental Module;
- Operates general office equipment to include regular typing and word processing equipment, copy machines, facsimile machines, calculators and transcription equipment;
- Answers telephone, screens calls, responds to routine questions and takes messages in accordance with physician instructions;
- Contacts clients, in accordance with physician instructions;
- Performs other related duties as required.